Navy comparison:
Ireland vs
Lithuania
Ireland's 24 warships outnumber Lithuania's 6 (4.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 35 and 12.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Ireland | Lithuania | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Irish Naval Service | Lithuanian Naval Force | |
| Total ships | 35 | 12 | 🇮🇪 2.9× |
| Active ships | 33 | 12 | 🇮🇪 2.8× |
| On order / planned | 3 | 3 | — |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Patrol boats | 24 | 4 | 🇮🇪 6.0× |
| Mine warfare | 0 | 2 | 🇱🇹 |
| Auxiliaries | 9 | 6 | 🇮🇪 1.5× |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Lithuania?
Ireland has a larger navy with 24 warships in service compared to Lithuania's 6.
How do the Ireland and Lithuania navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 4.0 times larger than Lithuania's in terms of total ships (24 vs 6).